Technical Director

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Strategy & Governance
• Develop and execute the engineering vision, roadmap, and capital investment strategy to support operational and organizational goals.
• Establish robust engineering policies, standards, and procedures in line with industry best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Lead the development and deployment of engineering KPIs focused on reliability, performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Asset Management & Maintenance Excellence
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs for all critical equipment and infrastructure (e.g., RTGs, MHC's, RS,ECH,etc).
• Ensure high availability and performance of operational assets through structured maintenance planning and root cause analysis.
• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through lifecycle engineering and data-driven decision-making.
• Performance Management, Planning and Budgeting:
• Ensure targets of equipment performance set by the management are achieved.
• Optimizing fuel efficiency and ensure compliance to management targets.
• Prepare annual budget and capital expenditure programs.
• Managing and controlling expenses to remain within budget limit.
• Control cost per box and ensure compliance to management targets.
• Managing capital expenditure within the approved budget and time frame.
• Ensure that all relevant HSE legislations and DP World's policies are fulfilled and incorporated in department's strategic / long term plans / policies and implemented accordingly. Keep updated of new development in HSE.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental (HSE), and regulatory requirements across all engineering operations.
• Lead risk assessments, technical audits, and critical incident investigations related to equipment or engineering failure.
• Maintain full compliance with local regulations, OEM standards, and industry certifications.
• People Leadership & Development
• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team; foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and innovation.
• Identify capability gaps and implement training plans for engineers, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Collaborate closely with HR and Training functions to support technical succession planning and knowledge retention.
• Stakeholder and Cross-functional Engagement
• Partner with operations, procurement, finance, and HSE teams to ensure alignment and integration of engineering initiatives.
• Serve as the technical advisor to executive leadership and represent the department in board-level or regulatory engagements.
• Liaise with OEMs, contractors, and technology partners for upgrades, vendor development, and contract performance.
• Education & Certification
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering is required.
• Master's Degree or Executive Certification in Engineering Management, Asset Management, or Project Management is preferred.
• Professional Engineering License or Chartership is an asset (PE, CEng, etc.).
• Experience
• Minimum 12–15 years of engineering experience with container handling equipment, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or director-level.
• Strong track record in managing large-scale maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated leadership in asset-heavy sectors including ports, terminals, logistics, industrial operations, or infrastructure utilities.
• Experience of planning and budgeting using computer system like Maximo, etc.
• Manage contracts work with related project management methodology and system
• Having experience of implementation of maintenance policy and develop appropriate programs for mechanical, electrical & electronics works.
• Technical & Digital Skills
• Proficient in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), asset management systems, and project management tools.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0, smart maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and condition-based monitoring is desirable.
• Strong command of engineering economics, budgeting, lifecycle costing, and capital planning.